Views - Art Society Bahrain - group exhibition, 2016

In march 2016 took Sebastian Bieniek - among such renown artists like Damien Hirst and Marc
Quinn - part on the "Views" exhibition.

The place of the exhibiton was on the area of Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama the capitol of the Kingdom of
Bahrain. It was arganized by the ArtBahrain organisation and the Art Society
Bahrain.

Headline of Gulf Daily News about the exhibition with a picture of Sebastian Bienieks and Marg Quinns artwork.

The exhibition that took place in Manama the capitol of the Kingdom of Bahrain stood unter the patronage of Sheigh Rashid bin Khalifa Al
Khalifa, who's a member of the Royal Family of Bahrain and the minister of the interior of the country.

The Sheigh who's also an art-lover and artist himself was so deeply impressed by Bieniek's artwork that he had to secure all exhibited Sebastian Bieniek's
artworks for his own art collection which already includes such big names like Picasso,
Kandinsky, Damien Hirst, Gerhard Richter and many others.

The exhibition got a large media coverage on TV and magazines from all around the Gulf and because of the high amount of local visitor the organizers decided to extend its run.

TV and journalists from all over the Gulf and also Indonesia at the Views exhibition.

Exhibition visitors of the Views Bahrain exhibition in front of Sebastian Bieniek's artworks.

Sebastian Bieniek explains his artwork to an interested exhibition visitor.

Pictures above: official Views Bahrain exhibition invitation cards.

An interested local visitor makes a photography of Sebastian Bieniek's artwork.

Sebastian Bieniek photographed in front of his artwork

Short exhibition press release printed near to the works of Sebastian Bieniek, Damien Hirst, Marc Quinn, Sookoon Ang and Yousuf Ahmad on a wall in the exhibition hall.

Official Views exhibition press releas by ArtBahrain:

‘Views’ an exhibition featuring the work of over 50 local and international artists will open to the public on March 10th at the Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa.

Held under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, ‘Views’, celebrates the strength of diversity of artistic expression in Bahrain, through its carefully considered selection
of over 50 local and international artists.

The Bahrain Art Society, a non-profit Art society established in 1983, a pioneer of artistic expression in the Kingdom and a central figure in establishing a foundation for the artistic community;
will present a carefully considered selection of work of 30 established local artists who have long practiced in Bahrain and who have exhibited internationally over the past 3 decades. The Bahrain
Art Society spearheaded international awareness of art and creative expression within the kingdom, and has in many ways created opportunity for emerging artists to pursue an artistic career.

Al Riwaq Art Space, a non-profit art space dedicated to promoting local contemporary art and design and renowned for their commitment to supporting emerging artists, will present a specifically
curated collection of work that exemplifies their longstanding vision. Al Riwaq will also present the Art Bahrain/Nest Art Prize, an initiative of H.E. Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Al
Riwaq Art Space. The first of its kind in the Kingdom, the prize has created a platform, impetus and opportunity for young artists to focus on their artistic career and has offered informal arts
education through curatorial mentorship, collaboration and critique.

Albareh Art Gallery one of the most recognized galleries in the region, will exhibit a selection of established regional, modern and contemporary artists. Their selection is in a sense a tribute
to Bahrain’s artistic diversity and the kingdoms role as a unique and longstanding cultural and creative hub. Exhibited artists include Modhir Ahmed (Iraq-Sweden), Resmi Al Kafaji (Iraq), Seman
Khawam (Lebanon), Nazar Yahya (Iraq).

‘Views’ aims to celebrate and exemplify the unique and diverse artistic community in Bahrain. Each of the participants- whether a gallery, society or non-profit organization, has played a pivotal,
albeit distinct role in ensuring, supporting and maintaining a thriving and unique art community. ‘Views’ therefore speaks of the collaborative and the interconnected nature of Bahrain’s creative
community, through the varying expressions of ideas, thoughts, concerns and perspectives.